Discover the secrets surrounding money, personal financial decision-making, and investing. Learn how to get the most out of your money and discover great financial planning careers. This is no boring study of graphs, supply and demand, and budgets! Each day is filled with hands-on games, funny stories, interesting facts, and a variety of activities such as watching, learning, and critiquing financial behaviors shown on tv and the movies. You will visit financial institutions, participate in a bank search in downtown Athens, and shop for food, fun, and bargains in local stores. At the end of this week, you will know more about the secrets of money than many adults!
Prerequisites:
None. This course is designed for students with little to no background in finance or money, and is open to all students in this age range who are interested in exploring personal finance and careers in the financial industry.